King Gustav II (1594–1632) was monarch of Sweden from 1611 to 1632. In 1630, as a defensive maneuver, he entered the Thirty Years’ War to protect the Swedish state and church from danger. Gustav, an excellent military tactician, led an army of unusual quality, and his position was strengthened by alliances with France, Brandenburg and Saxony. At Lützen in 1632, the Swedes defeated Albrecht W.E. von Wallenstein’s army, but King Gustav was mortally wounded in battle. This stock is a replica of the weapon wielded by this great King.

The shell protector of this stock is unusual but effective. The stock features classic lines, with a flexible tempered blade of high-carbon steel, a stainless steel grip (for reduced maintenance) with hawks to trap the blade, and a braided wire grip. The handle is the same size as the original, providing an authentic feel in the user’s hand, and the weight and balance also match the original piece. The blade is interchangeable with the blade which is designed for safety in sword combat.

Manufactured by Hanwei.

Details:

• Sheet forged in high carbon steel.
• Leather sheath included.
• Excellent balance.
• Blade material: high carbon steel, flexible tempering.
• Overall length: approx. 114.9cm.
• Blade length: approx. 93cm.
• Approximate weight. 1049 grams.
• Balance point: approx. 12.7 cm from the guard.
• Harmonic point: approx. 71.1cm.
• Width of the blade in the guard: approx. 1.9 cm.
• Blade width at tip: approx. 1cm.
• Thickness of the blade in the guard: approx. 6.4mm.
• Thickness of the blade at the tip: approx. 2.5 mm.
• Includes leather pod.

Specifications may vary slightly from part to part.